Sep. 16, 2009|Serbia|112 Min.
Genre: Adventure;Comedy;Drama;Thriller;Violence(Slasher)
Description: The Life and Death of a Porno Gang is a 2009 Serbian film directed by Mladen Djordjevic. The story follows Marko, a young filmmaker who, after the war in Kosovo, travels through the Serbian countryside with a group of misfits, staging live pornographic performances. Their work attracts the attention of a former war correspondent turned pornographer, who convinces them to produce snuff films. These films feature willing participants, often individuals facing personal tragedies, who agree to be killed on camera for various reasons.
The movie is a deeply unsettling exploration of the darker aspects of human nature and society. It portrays the chaos and moral degradation in Serbia following the Milosevic era. The film includes graphic and disturbing scenes, such as realistic gore and simulated acts of violence, which contribute to its reputation as one of the most shocking films of its time. Unlike typical exploitation films, *The Life and Death of a Porno Gang* is grounded in a grim reality, making its themes even more horrifying.
One particularly harrowing scene involves a Kosovo sniper dying of AIDS, who confesses his wartime atrocities before allowing the group to kill him on camera to provide for his family. Another scene depicts an elderly farmer volunteering for death during a live performance to ensure his granddaughter, injured by radioactive weapons, receives care.
The film, part of the Subversive Serbia spotlight at the Fantasia Festival, has been both criticized and praised for its unflinching portrayal of societal collapse. While some view it as exploitative, others argue it is a raw and meaningful commentary on the consequences of war and desperation.
Cast director: Mladen Đorđević
Cast actor: Mihajlo Jovanović, Ana Aćimović, Predrag Damnjanović, Radivoj Knežević, Srboljub Milin, Natasa Miljuš, Bojan Zogović, Ivan Đorđević, Srđan Jovanović, Aleksandar Gligorić
Original name: Život i smrt porno bande